Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

This Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is the perfect addition to your breakfast line up. It's easy to make and perfect for meal prep!

If you are a banana bread lover like I am, this is a great option for someone who wants to switch it up a bit! These Banana Bread Baked Oats are the perfect breakfast food- they are easy to make, nutritious, and perfect to take on the go or reheat later in the week. They are also super filling!

I love pairing this baked oatmeal with fresh fruit and some eggs or turkey sausage for a well balanced breakfast that is bound to keep me full for hours. I prep this at the beginning of the week and reheat a slice up each morning!

If you are looking for more baked oats recipes, be sure to check out my Protein Baked Oats, or my Chocolate Baked Oatmeal.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It comes together in under an hour!
• It's a great way to use up bananas that are about to go bad.
• This recipe is great for a crowd but also perfect to prep and eat later in the week!
• Only added sugars are ripe bananas and maple syrup
• It can be made gluten free, dairy free, and vegan!

Ingredients

This list is full of pantry staples ! Find ingredient notes (including substitutions and swaps) below.

• Oats- I used rolled/old fashioned oats for this recipe, but quick oats work too! It will give you a different texture and you might need to add a bit extra liquid if you use quick oats.
• Bananas- Bananas add the flavor to these oats. I like to use them when they are super ripe so they are sweeter! See my top tip below on how to ripen bananas quickly.
• Maple syrup- This is our only other added sugar in this recipe. I love the flavor combo of banana and maple!
• Milk- I tested with both whole and almond milk, and both worked great! Use whatever milk you enjoy.

A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

How to Make Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

This recipe is quick and easy to make. Follow along below-

Whisk oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, milk, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla.

Pour oat mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

Pour this into your prepared baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown. Allow to cool for a little before serving.

Add any mix ins like nuts or chocolate chips after mixing in the oats, and sprinkle a few extra on top before baking! I added banana coins to mine.

Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• My favorite add-ins: extra slices of banana on top, dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped nuts, unsweetened coconut flakes.
• Serve with fresh sliced banana, fresh berries, cinnamon, a drizzle of nut butter, toasted nuts, honey, maple syrup, or whipped cream.
• Make this dairy free by using dairy free milk, and swapping the eggs for chia seed eggs or ¼ cup of applesauce per egg to make it vegan.
• Swap the maple syrup for your fav sweetener: honey, molasses, coconut sugar, or regular granulated sugar.

Equipment Needed

This is my favorite 8x8 baking pan, I've had it for years now and it's in perfect shape.

If you're looking to get some new bowls for your baking recipes, these OXO bowls are great and come in different sizes!

How To Store

This baked oatmeal will stay good at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days, or up to a week in the fridge. You can reheat the oats in the microwave, oven, toaster oven, or even on the stovetop.

You can also freeze these for up to 3 months. To defrost, allow the oats to sit in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for a few hours. You can also defrost in the microwave.

More Baked Oatmeal Recipes To Try

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What To Pair

These are my favorite dishes to serve with baked oats: